Stories from Monday, November 3, 2008

Rachel Martinez and Darren Peters of McCook, announce the birth of a daughter, Shanti Rachelle Peters. She was born Sept. 8, 2008, weighing 7 pounds, 14.2 ounces and measured 20 inches in length.

LINCOLN -- Erin Brown of Hayes Center and Brad Fries of Upland were united in marriage on Aug. 16, 2008, at Sunken Gardens in Lincoln with the Rev. Fay Ann Blaylock officiating. Parents of the couple are Richard and Carol Brown of Hayes Center, Steve and Suzanne Fries of Upland and Perry and Brenda Miller of Rising City...

Elaine Berry and Trevor Gray of Copperas Cove, Texas announce the birth of their daughter, Amelia Renae Gray on Oct. 10, 2008, at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds and measured 20 1/2 inches. Her grandparents are Randall and Darlene Berry of Trenton and Charles and Janet Gray of McCook. Great-grandparents are Lorna Dickey of Benkelman and Twila Berry of Trenton...

Kala Meguire announces the birth of her son, Ashtyn David Meguire on Sept. 25, 2008, at Community Hospital in McCook. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches. He has a 2-year-old sister,Julieanna Meguire. His grandparents are Dave and Shawna Meguire of Tucumcari, N.M. Great-grandparents are Ellen Janousek of Trenton and Allen and Neioma Meguire of Farmersville, Texas...

The McCook High School volleyball team posted a 2-1 record and placed second at the Greater Nebraska Athletic Association volleyball tournament Saturday at the MHS and McCook Junior High School gymnasiums. The Bison defeated Scottsbluff 25-17, 25-12 in the first round, North Platte 25-15, 25-20 in the semifinals and lost to Kearney 25-16, 25-27, 25-20 in the championship match...

GOSNELL, Ark. -- Adan Luke Burks, infant son of Aaron Luke and Amanda Lorraine (Doucette) Burks of Gosnell, Ark., died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville, Ark. In addition to his parents, grandparents, Edmond C. and Bonnie (Zessin) Doucette, Geoffrey R. ...

March 31, 1937 - Nov. 1, 2008 CURTIS -- Marilyn Rose Owens, 71, of Curtis, died Saturday (Nov. 1, 2008) at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. She was born on March 31, 1937, to Arthur and Alice Johnson, in Farnam. She graduated from Maywood High School. 
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June 21, 1917 - Nov. 2, 2008 Mildred Verna Heskett, 91, died Sunday (Nov. 2, 2008) at Good Samaritan Center at Arapahoe. She was born June 21, 1917, in Red Willow County at St. Ann to William Clayton and Goldie (Smith) Heskett. She grew up at St. Ann, where she graduated from rural school...

The family of Dorothy Bortner is requesting a card shower in honor of her 101st birthday. She was born Nov. 9, 1907. Her family includes her son, Gene Bortner of McCook, three grandsons and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Cards will reach her at Willow Ridge Retirement Community 1500 East 11th, Room 29, McCook NE 69001...

Proponents of a four-lane link between Interstates 80 and 70 will make their case before key state officials next week. Southwest Nebraskans will have a chance to provide public input on area transportation needs at District 7 planning meeting conducted by the Nebraska Department of Roads at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Holiday Inn Express on North U.S. Highway 83 in McCook...

LINCOLN -- The Nebraska State Historical Society honored three Southwest Nebraska residents during its annual meeting Oct. 10 in Lincoln. Grace Carmody of Trenton and Frank and Betty Potthoff of Palisade were among seven preservationists recognized by the historical society...

Red Willow County commissioners signed a resolution this morning supporting the concept of a four-lane expressway linking Interstate 80 in Nebraska with Interstate 70 in Kansas. Commission Chairman Earl McNutt said the expressway would no doubt be a huge economic boost to Red Willow County and to the citizens of Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas. But, he said, he doesn't want county coffers to support it -- "I don't know where (in the county budget) it would come from," McNutt said...

Most times, leadership comes from the dynamic leaders of a town. But sometimes, a quiet, unassuming lady can give a town a much- needed boost that can re-energize an entire population, and set a course that will have long lasting, positive effects. Such was the case in 1934, when McCook's Maude McMillen announced her plans to finance the construction of McCook Junior College's very first building...

The family of Robert and Marie Daffer of Lebanon-Wilsonville is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 65th wedding anniversary. They were married Nov. 3, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas. They have three children, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple 40640 State Highway 89, Wilsonville, NE 69046...

We had to chuckle at one candidate's contention that Washington was messed up -- no argument there -- and that Nebraska can show them the way. Nebraska? The state which has replaced the Boogeyman in parental threats, i.e. "If you don't straighten up, I'm going to take you to Nebraska!"?...

OMAHA -- Leesa Christine McCormick and Marcus James Clapp, both of Scottsdale, Ariz., were united in marriage Aug. 30, 2008 at the Magnolia Hotel in Omaha with the Rev. Kip Nanninga of Omaha presiding. Parents of the bride are Steve McCormick and Vicki and Chris Norman of Bakersfield, Calif. Parents of the bridegroom are Jim and Kristi Clapp of McCook...

GRETNA -- Sarah Kathleen Lembke of Omaha and Adam Joseph Wolford of McCook were united in marriage on June 7, 2008, at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Gretna with the Rev. Mike Grewe officiating. Parents of the couple are Robert and Catherine Lembke of Omaha and Greg and Pamela Wolford of McCook...

The family of Kenneth and Catherine (Real )Davis of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 40th anniversary. They were married Nov. 10, 1968 at First Baptist Church in McCook. Their children are Tobi and McKenna Hunter of Loveland, Colo., and Brianna and James Davis of Denver, Colo. They have one grandchild. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 812 E. Fourth Street, McCook, NE 69001...